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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1896
Page
2
The Leader announces a postponed stock take due to extensive alterations and launches a Monday sale with deep LEADER'S PRICE discounts on skirts, aprons, corsets, soaps, dress goods, wash silks, cambrics, muslin wear, and millinery. Strong emphasis on half price blankets and comforters.
Miss Clara Barton and companions depart for Constantinople via London Geneva and Vienna to assist Armenians. United States Minister Terrell in Constantinople would not appoint naturalized Americans or reporters, prompting Barton's speedy voyage. She met with Lady Henry Somerset Canon Wilberforce and other friends in London before departure.
In Philadelphia on February 6 Judge Gordon heard a case about damages for blighted affections. Miss Fernando Fuelllerat, a domestic servant, sued Constant De Ble a tailor for libel after he allegedly told Victor Muene the lover that Fuelllerat was a bad girl and liar. The quarrel led to a broken engagement and subsequent libel claim.
Chub Nelson of Rockdale wrestles with a mountain lion on Cooper mountain near Laramie Wyoming. After an initial miss he fires twice striking the beast in the shoulder and vital spot, killing the five bullet damaged animal as it charges. Nelson escapes with his life.
Jacksonville Virginia Island February report profiles Bradley Newell a village blacksmith who heals with laid on hands his wife being his first patient. He claims no special training believes miracles come from God and has treated nearly two thousand cases with no payment requested and plans to stay in town. The story notes a notable cure for Fordyce Hagar scarlet fever symptoms and returning mobility.
Greensburg Pennsylvania February 6 James Daugherty a Pennsylvania railroad section hand was stabbed and killed by Angelo Rieger an Italian after a dispute over lifting heavy ties. Riegort fled and has not been arrested. Daugherty 40 lived with a sister on Huckleberry hill and was separated from his wife now in Pittsburgh.
Daniel Stuart said the bill making prize fighting a felony in the territories will not affect the El Paso carnival. Opponents including the Ministers' union expect the law to ruin his chance to honor his word with the sports. They cite assurances from Governor Ahumada of Chihuahua that fights will not occur there.
In Chicago the Diamond Match Company reports that France Belgium and Italy will be charged royalties for use of its patented machinery. England operations have begun with a large factory due in June. Profit for the year reached 1 457 040 with total surplus and profits at 1 644 763 and a 2 percent quarterly dividend on the old directors and officers is declared.
Pickpockets target Massillon United Brethren crowds as Evangelist Littl warned from the pulpit to guard valuables after two watches and a pocketbook were stolen. Police and detectives will patrol to protect worshippers.
El Globo reports that prize fight managers offered the state of Chihuahua twenty thousand dollars in gold for permission to hold the contests in Mexican territory. The paper says such permit will not be granted.
The floor posted firmer tone on government loan subscriptions lifting securities. Industrials Grangers Metropolitan Traction and Southern Railway led speculation. Sugar climbed to 11 1 2 cents while general commodities showed mixed gains and steady signals across wheat oats and dairy prices.
Buffalo February 6 reports show cattle prices steady for good grades with higher values for medium and heavy stock. Sheep and lambs also steady with good lambs around four to five dollars and export sheep listed near three dollars and twenty-five cents.
Wheat and corn receipts and shipments listed with cash and futures quotes for No. 2 and No. 3 grades. Delineates May and July futures, cash prices, and load sizes across wheat corn oats and rye with notes on quiet demand and nominal values.
In Philadelphia on February 6 the tallow market remained dull with no change. Quotes list city prime tallow in hogsheads and barrels, country prime tallow in barrels, dark tallow in barrels, and various forms such as meals and grease with quoted prices around 40.
The monthly New York Ontario and Western bulletin notes friction over special rate approvals and a resignation by General Superintendent Mathews of the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg. It also reports Western lines testing mileage book rules and John K. Cowen’s public relations push as Baltimore and Ohio president. Rumors of George H. Roberts’ retirement are denied as officers and directors express pride in his leadership.
Classified ads seek agents and sales roles in various locations. Offers: commissions, per day earnings, and travel opportunities. Positions feature canvassing, door to door sales, and dealer networks with firms like Snyder's cake company and Victory Manufacturing. Some listings promise definite monthly figures and bonuses.
A dense roster of professionals including Dr William A Taft and Dr G Edgar Dean with offices on Spruce and Wyoming avenues, dentists, surgeons, and specialists. lawyers headed by Warren Enapp, Jessups & Hand, Patterson & Wilcox, and many partners listed with addresses in Scranton. Also notes stockholders meeting for Scranton Gills Company and miscellaneous services by merchants and tradespeople.
Scranton to Pittston and connections to New York Philadelphia Reading Bethlehem Easton Allentown Pottsville and coast points listed with daily and Sunday departures and parlor car services. Through tickets available at station with P Baldwin and J H Olhausen noted as agents and officials.
A detailed passenger timetable lists departures from Scranton and connections through Wilkes-Barre and Nesquehoning to Bethlehem Baspelnta and Beaver Meadows with intermediate stops on the D&H and DL&W routes. Times include 4.00 8.08 11.20 and later 3.65 a.m. 9.65 a.m. Also notes Pullman and dining car services and key agents Wilbur and Nonnemacher in Philadelphia and South Bethlehem.
Del Lack and Western trains detailed for Monday June 1 1495 with express and local departures to New York Easton Philadelphia Washington Binghamton Oswego Elmira Cortland Syracuse Ithaca and more. Includes times from Scranton and connections at Buffalo Northumberland Nanticoke Plymouth and other intermediate stations. Pocket timetables and city ticket office contact provided.
Erie and Wyoming Valley routes list through trains from Scranton to New York and intermediate points at 7 00 a m and 3 29 p m. Also for Honesdale Hawley and local points at 7 00 9 40 a m and 1 00 p m. Through trains to and from Honesdale. Trains to Wilkes Barre depart 6 29 m and 3 19 p m.
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